Callister vs Johnson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Callister

Boy #43,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

Scottish Manx Irish

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Boy #3,553 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of John"

Origin: English

English American Scandinavian

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Callister Rank #43,579

Johnson Rank #3,553

Johnson is more popular, ranked #3553 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Callister or Johnson more popular?

Johnson is more popular, ranked #3553 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Callister and Johnson mean?

Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin). Johnson means "son of John" (English origin).

Are Callister and Johnson boy or girl names?

Callister is primarily a boy name. Johnson is primarily a boy name.